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Elizabeth Massey Obituary

FARMINGDALE -- Elizabeth Mary Massey, 68, of Farmingdale died unexpectedly on Monday April 11, 2011, at the MaineGeneral Medical Center in Augusta. She was born in Brocton, Mass., on Jan. 27, 1943, a daughter of Theodore E. and Edith Junior Morse.

She had been employed at Robinson's Nursing Home for many years as a housekeeper. Betty enjoyed playing Beano, card games, talking and her friends.

She was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Joseph Massey Sr.; her brother, Joseph Morse; and her sister, Diane Morse.

Betty is survived by her children, Mary Elizabeth Kittredge of Fayetteville, N.C., Joseph Massey Jr. of Augusta, Richard Massey and his companion, Cindy White, of Randolph, and Theodore Massey of Farmingdale and his companion, Roberta Henry, of Augusta; her two brothers, Theodore Morse of Bridgewater, Mass., and James Morse of Brocton, Mass.; two sisters, Beverly Foster of Brocton, Mass. and Mary Shuman of Brocton, Mass.; two stepbrothers; four stepsisters; four grandchildren: Trisha Morse, Shanna Weeks, Joshua Morse and Stormy Kittredge; and several nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours will be held from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 16, at Staples Funeral Home, 53 Brunswick Ave., Gardiner, followed by a Mass of Christian burial to be celebrated at St. Joseph Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Burial will occur in the St. Joseph Cemetery beside her husband.

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Published by Kennebec Journal on Apr. 15, 2011.

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April 16, 2011

Begin your Guest Book entry here.Teddy and your family, know that I am thinking of you at this time of loss of your mother. I have always been pleased to see the both of you at Beano. Marie Kelley Bronn

C. Anthony Carrie

April 16, 2011

Joe,
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering your Mom and holding her in your heart today and always helps ease the sadness of your loss.
In Deepest Sympathy,
Tony Carrie (GAHS Class of '83)

Debbie

April 16, 2011

to Ted and all of the rest of you, very sorry to hear your loss.
shell rest in peace looking down on all of you.

chris albee

April 15, 2011

Joe,God bless you and your family!
I'm sorry your need to have this pain and sadness....
Love, chris albee

sandra staples cooley

April 15, 2011

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Cherie

April 15, 2011

Teddy,Ricky,Joe & Mary. I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. She will always be with you,she is now your guardian angel.

Cherie Heath

Gale Wormwood

April 15, 2011

Betty will be missed by all. Sorry for your loss. Gale Wormwood (Gardiner),Claudette Lemar, And AJ ( Augusta )

April 15, 2011

virginia Randolph Betty will be greatly missed by all

April 15, 2011

Cindy White

April 15, 2011

Betty,
You are a very sweet lady that was very sensitive and kind to everyone you met. You touched many lives and you will be dearly missed. I want to give my sympathy to her family members and friends. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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